Department of Research Centers
The State of Montana is Our Campus.
MSU's College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) consider the entire state of Montana its agriculture "campus" as the university and experiment station have seven off-campus research centers throughout the state. These research centers address production challenges in the diverse agro-ecosystems of the state and provide the foundation upon which the research and teaching missions of the university stay relevant to needs of agriculture in the state of Montana.
Research Center faculty and supporting staff conduct research and outreach programs addressing crop and animal production methods, market growth opportunities, pest management and environmental quality issues.
Each Research Center has been tasked to address the diverse climatological, ecological and environmental challenges of Montana’s agricultural industry. Individual priorities reflect current agricultural challenges faced by the communities and region of the respective research center. Research conducted at each center includes as variety and breeding line evaluation, beef cattle genetics and production, multi-species cropping systems, integrated pest management and soil fertility research. Much of this research is done cooperatively with scientists on the MSU-Bozeman campus, in other states, USDA, and private industry.
Additionally, Research Centers:
- are the nucleus of a statewide cooperative agricultural research system in Montana which collaborates with Bozeman-based faculty.
- are located in unique environments to serve the specific needs of agricultural clientele in local production areas and the broader needs of Montana agriculture.
- address the practical problems of agricultural production and resource management through programs of basic and applied research, with the emphasis on application.
- develop research programs of topical relevance to Montana's diverse agricultural industry.
- interact with agricultural clientele in identifying pertinent research problems.
The MSU Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and Agricultural Research Centers will provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s participation in any service, program or activity of the College of Agriculture or Agricultural Experiment Station. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in an event , we request 48 hours notice of the requested accommodations directly to the contact listed on the announcement or to Shana Wold at (406) 994-7289 or shana.wold@montana.edu.
Current Departmental Newsletter
2015 Field Days Map and Schedule
A Google Maps version of the location of all centers is available.
Barry Jacobsen, Assoicate Director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station,
406-994-7289, bjacobsen@montana.edu
| Central Ag Research Center 52583 US Highway 87 Moccasin, MT 59462-9512 Phone: 406-423-5421 Fax: 406-423-5422 |
Northwestern Ag Research Center 4570 Montana 35 Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: 406-755-4303 Fax: 406-755-8951 |
| Eastern Ag Research Center 1501 North Central Avenue Sidney, MT 59270 Phone: 406-433-2208 Fax: 406-433-7336 |
Southern Ag Research Center 748 Railroad Highway Huntley, MT 59037 Phone: 406-348-3400 Fax: 406-348-3410 |
| Northern Ag Research Center 3710 Assinniboine Road Havre, MT 59501-8412 Phone: 406-265-6115 Fax: 406-265-8288 |
Western Ag Research Center 580 Quast Lane Corvallis, MT 59828 Phone: 406-961-3025 Fax: 406-961-3026 |
| Western Triangle Ag Research Center 9546 Old Shelby Rd P.O. Box 656 Conrad, MT 59425 Phone: 406-278-7707 Fax: 406-278-7797 |
Cooperating Sites
Ft. Keogh USDA-ARS Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
Sidney USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab